CCM: Not necessary to withdraw 8 opinions

By Joe Isenhower Jr. The Synod’s Commission on Constitutional Matters (CCM) March 22 reaffirmed its…

Pastor: Hoax is indication of pain on campus

By Paula Schlueter Ross The case of Audrey Seiler, the University of Wisconsin sophomore who…

Gus Melde dies; former Int`l LLL president

Dr. Gus Melde, a one-time president of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League (Int’l LLL) and…

Blind Mission moves toward independence

Lutheran Blind Mission is moving out from under the auspices of LCMS World Mission and…

People in the News

Dr. Robert Rosin, chairman of the historical theology department at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, has…

Williams, Gehrke receive 2004 honors from LEA

Judy Williams and Dennis Gehrke were named 2004 Lutheran Education Association (LEA) Distinguished Lutheran Early…

Western fire victims still `sifting ashes`

Although it’s been six months since massive wildfires burned about 750,000 acres and destroyed more…

TV special includes Paul Maier

April 5 ABC-TV special includes commentary from Paul Maier Dr. Paul L. Maier is among…

Registration now open for LutherHostel

Registration is open for the Oct. 2-5 LutherHostel 2004 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.  A…

Members say network helps family ministry

The new Lutheran Family Ministry Network had signed up more than 30 charter members as…

Pressure Points with Dr. Bruce Hartung

Influence and power are used for personal agendas.  Those who don’t go along are disparaged…

CPH offers VBS planning tips

Want to make sure your congregation and community hear about your vacation Bible school? Here are…

LFC is like `mission work,` say volunteers

When Dave and Nina Lett sold their four-bedroom house in Englewood, Ohio, three years ago…

St. Louis sem receives accreditation extension

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, President John F. Johnson got word from two accrediting agencies last…

''Letters'' April 2004

Let the Spirit guide delegates  Does the LCMS believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is…

Congregations nominate for vice presidents two through five

LCMS Secretary Raymond Hartwig March 26 announced the names of the 20 ordained ministers who…